Consultant Physician in Stroke Medicine
Posted 19 days 3 hours ago by NHS
Discover Island Life, Drive Stroke Excellence: Consultant Physician, Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Seeking a fulfilling Consultant Physician role in Stroke Medicine within a supportive, innovative island setting?
St. Mary's NHS Trust on the Isle of Wight offers a compelling opportunity for a dedicated Consultant to join our collaborative team. You'll play a key role in delivering and advancing our comprehensive acute stroke and rehabilitation services, empowered by cutting-edge technology including Rapid AIand readily accessibleCT perfusion imaging.
Main duties of the jobWhy Choose a Career with Us?
Make a Real Impact: Shape and lead the delivery of exceptional stroke care to our Island community.
Embrace Innovation: Utilize advanced diagnostics like Rapid AIand immediate CT perfusion to enhance patient outcomes.
Thrive in Collaboration: Work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team of Specialist Nurses, Therapists, and benefit from the support of rotating Consultants from Queen Alexandra Hospital.
Contribute to a Full Spectrum of Care: Be integral to our established 24/7 thrombolysis service (with remote out-of-hours support), 5-day TIA clinic, proactive Early Supported Discharge Team, and dedicated rehabilitation services.
Achieve Work-Life Balance: This full-time role encourages applications for part-time or job-share arrangements, with flexible job plan discussions welcomed.
Benefit from Relocation Support: We offer a comprehensive package to ensure a smooth transition to the Isle of Wight.
About usIsland Life: More Than Just a Job
The Isle of Wight offers a unique and enriching lifestyle:
Stunning Natural Beauty: Explore breathtaking coastlines and picturesque countryside right outside your door.
Convenient Mainland Access: Enjoy quick ferry links to Portsmouth and Southampton (from just 10 minutes), with London reachable in 90 minutes by rail.
Vibrant Community & Benefits: Immerse yourself in a welcoming community and take advantage of benefits including an onsite nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, local discounts, and the chance to hire our Trust's beach hut.
Ready to blend a challenging and rewarding career with an exceptional island lifestyle?
We welcome your application and the opportunity to discuss this exciting role further!
Job responsibilities
Your Contribution:
Provide outpatient and inpatient Stroke Medicine services.
Undertake infrequent inpatient General Medicine services.
Participate in a regular 1 in 11 commitment to the acute medical on-call rota.
Contribute to the supervision of junior medical staff.
Engage in teaching, examination, and accreditation duties.
Participate in undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education.
Person Specification Qualifications- MBBS or equivalent. MRCP or equivalent.
- Entry on the GMC specialist register for General Internal Medicine and either Stroke Medicine or Geriatrics via (a) CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), (b) CESR or (c) European Community rights"
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in General Internal Medicine and Care of the Elderly with experience of Stroke Medicine
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in GIM, Care of the Elderly and Stroke Medicine
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit relevant to specialty
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.